General Government & Information Technology
Regular MeetingNiles, IL · June 8, 2021
Minutes
MAYOR TRUSTEES
George D. Alpogianis John C. Jekot
Joe LoVerde
ACTING Danette O’Donovan Matyas
VILLAGE MANAGER Denise M. McCreery
Hadley Skeffington-Vos Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
VILLAGE CLERK
Marlene J. Victorine
MEETING MINUTES
General Government / IT Committee
Remote Participation
June 8, 2021 – 9:00 a.m.
The General Government / IT Committee meeting was held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, virtually.
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Chairman Niedermaier.
Members Present:
Chairman Craig Niedermaier
Acting Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos
IT Director Bill Shaw
Resident Jeff David
Staff Present:
Kathy Thake, Assistant to the Village Manager
Marlene Victorine, Village Clerk
Patrick Byrne, Assistant Liquor Commissioner
Joana Ardelean, Sr. HR Manager
John Melaniphy, Economic Development Director
Evangeline Alpogianis, HR Generalist
Katie Schneider, Community Engagement Coordinator
Mitchell Johnson, Communications Coordinator
Conor Schultz, Finance Management/Budget Analyst
Andrew Vitale, Senior GIS Coordinator
Bob Pilat, Assistant to the Director of Public Works
Bob Greiner, Deputy Fire Chief
Ana Elizarraga, Community Development Management Analyst
Margaret Keating, Executive Assistant / Deputy Village Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Acting Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos made a motion, seconded by IT Director Bill
Shaw, to approve the Minutes of the General Government / I.T. Committee Meeting held on May
11, 2021; on voice vote all concurred.
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New Business
a. Recommendation of a contract with GovHR for a Classification and
Compensation study in the amount of $22,250
Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos introduced the proposed contract
for the GovHR Classification and Compensation Study. The Classification and
Compensation Study was originally planned and budgeted for the previous fiscal year
for $20,000, but due to the COVID-19 Pandemic was delayed and is now slightly
over budget at $22,250. Joellen Cademartori of GovHR gave a brief presentation of
what is taken into consideration with the study and the of the study timeline.
Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos moved for Committee Approval of
a contractual agreement with GovHR for a Classification and Compensation study in
the amount of $22,250, seconded by IT Director Bill Shaw. On voice vote, the roll
call was:
YEAS 4 Niedermaier, Skeffington-Vos, Shaw, David
NAYS 0
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
b. Recommendation of a contract with Securance Consulting in the amount of
$31,620 for an Organizational Audit and Staffing Analysis of Information
Technology Operations
Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos introduced the proposed contract
with Securance Consulting in the amount of $31,620 for an Organizational Audit and
Staffing Analysis of Information Technology Operations. Staff released an RFP for
proposals for an I.T. Organizational Audit and Staffing Analysis on March 3, 2021
and a committee of staff selected the most qualified vendor. Staff firmly believes that
this study is needed to improve the Village’s I.T. Department and increase security
and efficiency for the Village. IT Director, Bill Shaw asked to note of the IT
department’s concerns of possible outsourcing. Paul Ashe of Securance Consulting
gave a brief presentation on the assessment and evaluation of an organization's
hardware, software, and Information Technology processes, as well as, the
importance of security.
Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos moved to recommend to bring to
the Board of Trustees for Approval of the Resolution Authorizing a Contractual
Agreement with Securance LLC for an Organizational Audit and Staffing Analysis of
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Information Technology (I.T.) Operations in the Amount of $31,620, seconded by IT
Director Bill Shaw. On voice vote, the roll call was:
YEAS 4 Niedermaier, Skeffington-Vos, Shaw, David
NAYS 0
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
c. Recommendation of a contract with AchieveIt for performance measurement
and Integrated Plan Management software
Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos introduced the proposed contract
with AchieveIt for performance measurement and Integrated Plan Management
software. The Village’s Performance Measures program was implemented with the
goal of ensuring quality service and transparency of Village services and programs.
An RFP was issued on February 17, 2021, and five proposals were received. A
committee of staff from various departments selected the most qualified vendor.
Amanda Cyr of AchieveIt gave a brief presentation of AchieveIt’s performance
measurement and Integrated Plan Management plans and processes. The Committee
that was compiled to review the proposals contributed to a discussion and answered
questions from the General Government / IT Committee.
Acting Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, moved to recommend to bring to
the Board of Trustees for Approval of the Resolution Authorizing a Contractual
Agreement with AchieveIt Online, LLC for Performance Measure, Planning and
Reporting Software in the Amount of $25,000 per Year for a Period of Three Years,
seconded by IT Director Bill Shaw. On voice vote, the roll call was:
YEAS 4 Niedermaier, Skeffington-Vos, Shaw, David
NAYS 0
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
d. Resolution Authorizing a First Amendment to Tower and Site Lease Agreement
with T-Mobile Central LLC Located at 8360 West Dempster Street
Assistant to the Village Manager, Kathy Thake introduced the proposed Resolution
Authorizing a First Amendment to Tower and Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile
Central LLC Located at 8360 West Dempster Street. In response to a T-Mobile and
Sprint merger, all ground leases are being reevaluated by T-Mobile including the site
lease at the Niles Fire Department. The terms negotiated are favorable to the Village
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and will generate income resulting in anticipated revenue of $1,175,897.82 over the
course of the 20-year term.
Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos moved to recommend to bring to
the Board of Trustees for Board Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a First
Amendment to Tower and Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Central LLC
Located at 8360 W. Dempster Street, seconded by Resident Jeff David. On voice
vote, the roll call was:
YEAS 4 Niedermaier, Skeffington-Vos, Shaw, David
NAYS 0
ABSENT 0
ABSTAIN 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Comments from the Public
None.
Next Meeting
July 13, 2021
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Acting Village Manager, Hadley Skeffington-Vos, seconded by
Resident Jeff David; all concurred and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
Margaret Rose Keating
General Government / IT Committee Secretary
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Agenda
AGENDA
General Government / I.T. Committee
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 – 9:00 a.m.
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The General Government/IT Meeting will be called to order electronically via Zoom audio/visual
conferencing by Chair Niedermaier at the scheduled date and time on this agenda, in accordance
with Governor Pritzker's most recent disaster declaration related to public health concerns due to
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic.
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discussion and testimony and all votes of the members of the body. All persons physically
attending the meeting must keep at least a 6-foot separation between other persons and must
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approve General Government/I.T. Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, May 11, 2021
IV. New Business
a. Recommendation of a contract with GovHR for a Classification and
Compensation study in the amount of $22,250
b. Recommendation of a contract with Securance Consulting in the amount of
$31,620 for an Organizational Audit and Staffing Analysis of Information
Technology Operations
c. Recommendation of a contract with AchieveIt for performance measurement
and Integrated Plan Management software
d. Resolution Authorizing a First Amendment to Tower and Site Lease Agreement
with T-Mobile Central LLC Located at 8360 West Dempster Street
V. Open Discussion / Public Comment
VI. Next Meeting: Tuesday July 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (Remote Participation)
VII. Adjournment